Ingles

custom

gb/kˈʌstəm/ us/kˈʌstəm/
B1 Ingles
~ 2600
Mga kahulugan
0 kahulugan
Pangngalan B1 entity
1

traditional social practice

A way of doing things that is usual in a certain place or group.

Padron ng paggamit: [someone/something] follow(s) [custom]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes confuse 'custom' with 'customer'; 'custom' means a tradition, not a person who buys something.
Mga kasingkahulugan
tradition (Often refers to long-established customs passed down over generations.)
Mga kasalungat
innovation (Refers to introducing new ideas or ways, opposite to following established customs.)
Mga kolokasyon
local custom |ancient custom |follow custom |cultural custom |old custom
Mga tema
culture |society |tradition |relationships |core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
  • Shaking hands when you meet someone is a common custom in many countries.
  • It’s an old custom in our village to light candles on the river during the festival.
  • According to local custom, guests must remove their shoes before entering the house.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • It is a custom to say hello when you meet someone.
  • In my town, it is a custom to eat fish on Friday.
  • The custom in this country is to bow when greeting.
Pangngalan B2 entity
2

patronage of a business

When people buy things from a shop or company.

Padron ng paggamit: [someone] give(s) [business] [custom]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Some learners incorrectly use 'custom' here as plural 'customs' when referring to business customers.
Mga kasingkahulugan
patronage (More formal term for the act of giving business to a shop or company.)
Mga kasalungat
boycott (The act of avoiding buying from a business, opposite of giving custom.)
Mga kolokasyon
regular custom |lose custom |attract custom
Mga tema
business |commerce |finance |core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
  • The café has built up a loyal custom over the years.
  • We appreciate your custom and look forward to serving you again.
  • The store lost much of its custom after moving to a new location.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • Thank you for your custom.
  • The shop lost some custom after the road closed.
  • We want more custom for our small café.
adjective B1 property
3

made-to-order or special-made

Made for one person or purpose, not standard.

Padron ng paggamit: custom [item/service]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners may confuse 'custom' (adjective) with 'costume', which means clothing worn for special occasions like plays or parties.
Mga kasingkahulugan
bespoke (British English term, often used for clothing or services tailored for an individual.)
Mga kasalungat
standard (Refers to something mass-produced and not made to order.)
Mga kolokasyon
custom design |custom build |custom order
Mga tema
manufacturing |design |business |core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
  • They ordered a custom suit for the wedding.
  • The car comes with several custom options.
  • We can create a custom plan to fit your needs.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • I bought a custom shirt.
  • She made a custom cake for the party.
  • He drives a custom car.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
custom
IPA
GB/kˈʌstəm/
US/kˈʌstəm/
Mga pantig at diin
cus - tom (2 pantig)
Stress on 1st syllable (cus)
Mga anyo ng salita
Adjective
  • Base: custom
Noun
  • Base: custom
  • Plural: custom, customs
Mga kaugnay na salita
Forms
customs noun
Core family
customary adjective B2 customer noun A2
Related words
customize verb B1 customization noun B2 customizable adjective accustom verb C1
Negative and opposite forms
uncustomary adjective
Advanced or less common
customarily adverb
Mga ekspresyon

as is the custom

1
/ˈæz ˈɪz ðə kˈʌstəm/
fixed phrase

in the usual traditional way

In the way people usually do it in that place or group.

Mga Halimbawa
  • As is the custom here, we took off our shoes before entering the house.
  • They gave gifts to the hosts, as is the custom in many cultures.

custom and practice

1
/kˈʌstəm ˈænd pɹˈæktɪs/
fixed phrase formal

established accepted way over time

The usual way something is done in a place or job, accepted over time.

Mga Halimbawa
  • Payment on the last day of the month is custom and practice in this company.
  • The courts often recognize long-standing customs and practices.

custom-made

1
/kˈʌstəm mˈeɪd/
fixed phrase

made specially for one person

Made for one person or thing, not mass produced.

Mga Halimbawa
  • This table was custom-made for our kitchen.
  • He wore a custom-made suit to the event.

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